Recently, a question was raised by a resident about the need to re-vaccinate a dog in order to get an annual license from Teaneck. I’ve looked into the issue. As with most things in NJ, it’s…. complicated. I’ll break down the relevant rules below and discuss some changes that I’ll be suggesting.
Issue:
- July 2020: You get a new dog
- October 2020: You get your dog vaccinated for Rabies (expires one year later in October 2021)
- January 2021: You attempt to register your dog in Teaneck
This is a common scenario that many people have faced, only to find a rejection notice. Residents are being told to re-vaccinate for rabies. It’s confusing to most dog owners, because the vaccine is good for a year and they received it only 62 days ago.
Why can’t a dog get registered and then get a booster before the October vaccination expires? Continue reading “Because that’s the rule: Dog Licensing and early re-vaccination”